Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english

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the multi-information display.

: Vehicles with a continuously vari-

able transmission: If the shift
lever is in a position other than P
when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to
ACC, not to off.

■

Auto power off function

Continuously variable transmission:

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more

than 20 minutes or ON (the engine

is not running) for more than an

hour with the shift lever in P, the

engine switch will automatically turn

off. However, this function cannot

entirely prevent battery discharge.

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine switch in ACC or ON for long

periods of time when the engine is

not running.
Manual transmission: If the vehicle

is left in ACC for more than 20 min-

utes or ON (the engine is not run-

ning) for more than an hour, the

engine switch will automatically turn

off. However, this function cannot

entirely prevent battery discharge.

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine switch in ACC or ON for long

periods of time when the engine is

not running.

If the engine is stopped with the
shift lever in a position other
than P, the engine switch will not
be turned off but instead be
turned to ACC. Perform the fol-
lowing procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake
is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “ACCESSORY” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
engine switch shortly and
firmly.

Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display are
off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch

in ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the

multi-information display, the

engine switch is not off. Exit the

vehicle after turning the engine

switch off.

When stopping the engine
with the shift lever in a
position other than P
(vehicles with a continu-
ously variable transmis-
sion)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not stop the engine when the

shift lever is in a position other

than P. If the engine is stopped in

another shift lever position, the

engine switch will not be turned

off but instead be turned to ACC

mode. If the vehicle is left in ACC,

battery discharge may occur.

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: If equipped

: To improve fuel efficiency and

reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.

■

To protect the continuously

variable transmission

If the continuously variable trans-

mission fluid temperature is high,

“Transmission Oil Temp. High Stop

in a safe place and See owner’s

manual” will be displayed on the

multi-information display and the

vehicle will go into transmission pro-

tection mode automatically. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

When driving with dynamic

radar cruise control with

full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving

mode to sport mode with the intent

of enabling engine braking, engine

braking will not occur because

dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range will not be can-

celed. (



P.243)

■

Restraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)



P.130

■

G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a

suitable gear for sporty driving

according to driver’s input and driv-

ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates

automatically when the shift lever is

in D and sport mode is selected for

the driving mode. (Selecting normal

mode or shifting the shift lever to the

M position cancels this function.)

■

After recharging/reconnecting

the battery



P.507

Continuously variable

transmission

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.

Shift position purpose
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which the

power is not transmit-

ted)

Normal driving

10-speed sport sequen-

tial shiftmatic mode

driving (



P.148)

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery

road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift

gears suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine brak-

ing may cause the vehicle to spin

or skid, resulting in an accident.

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:While the engine switch is in

ON and the brake pedal
depressed

, shift the shift lever

while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever while

pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.

: For the vehicle be able to be

shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to

prevent accidental operation of the

shift lever in starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P

only when the engine switch is in

ON and the brake pedal is being

depressed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal

is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted

with your foot on the brake pedal,

there may be a problem with the

shift lock system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

The following steps may be used as

an emergency measure to ensure

that the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.

Turn the engine switch off.

Depress the brake pedal.

Ply the cover up with a flathead

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damaging the cover,

wrap the tip of the flathead

screwdriver with a tape.

Press and hold the shift lock

override button and then push

the button on the shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted while

Shifting the shift lever

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the button is pressed.



P.243

To drive using temporary shift
range selection, operate the “-”
or “+” paddle shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range
switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suit-
able to driving conditions. When
the “+” paddle shift switch is

operated, the shift range
switches to a range that is one
range higher than the current
range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear,
preventing unnecessary upshift-
ing and enabling the level of
engine braking force to be
selected.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to
D10, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

■

Gear step functions

●

You can choose from 10 levels of

engine braking force.

●

A lower gear step will provide

greater engine braking force than

a higher gear step, and the engine

speed will also increase.

■

Deactivation of temporary

10-speed Sport Sequential

Shiftmatic mode (vehicles with

paddle shift switches)

In the following situations, tempo-

rary 10-speed Sport Sequential

Shiftmatic mode will be deactivated:

●

When the vehicle is stopped

●

If the accelerator pedal is

depressed continuously for more

than a certain amount of time

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when

releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock

override button, make sure to set

the parking brake and depress the

brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is acci-

dentally depressed instead of the

brake pedal when the shift lock

override button is pressed and the

shift lever is shifted out of P, the

vehicle may suddenly start, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving
mode

Selecting shift ranges in
the D position (vehicles
with paddle shift
switches)

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while in one gear range

●

If the accelerator pedal is

depressed abruptly and heavily

●

When the shift lever is shifted to a

position other than D

●

When the “+” paddle shift switch is

operated for a certain amount of

time continuously

To enter 10-speed sport
sequential shiftmatic mode, shift
the shift lever to M position.
Gear steps can then be selected
by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches (if
equipped), allowing you to drive
in the gear step of your choos-
ing.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M10, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

However, even when in the M
position, the gear steps will be
automatically changed if the
engine speed is too high, or too
low.

■

Gear step functions

●

You can choose from 10 levels of

engine braking force.

●

A lower gear step will provide

greater engine braking force than

a higher gear step, and the engine

speed will also increase.

■

When the vehicle comes to a

stop with the shift lever in the M

position

●

The transmission will automati-

cally downshift to M1 once the

vehicle is stopped.

●

After a stop, the vehicle will start

off in M1.

●

When the vehicle is stopped, the

transmission is set at M1.

■

Downshifting restriction warn-

ing buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving

performance, downshifting opera-

tion may sometimes be restricted. In

some circumstances, downshifting

may not be possible even when the

shift lever or paddle shift switch (if

equipped) is operated. (A buzzer

will sound twice.)

■

If the 10-speed sport sequential

shiftmatic mode indicator does

not come on even after shifting

the shift lever to M

This may indicate a malfunction in

the continuously variable transmis-

sion system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(In this situation, the transmission

will operate in the same manner as

when the shift lever is in D.)

Changing gears in the M
position

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: If equipped

■

Shifting the shift lever

Depress the clutch pedal
firmly.

Shift the shift lever to the
desired gear.

Make sure to only shift gears

sequentially.

Gradually release the clutch
pedal.

■

Shifting the shift lever to R

Shift the shift lever to R while lift-
ing up the ring section.

■

Maximum allowable speeds

Observe the following maximum

allowable speeds in each gear when

maximum acceleration is necessary.

Manual transmission

Operating instructions

Shift posi-

tion

Maximum speed

mph (km/h)

34 (56)

60 (96)

89 (144)

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The iMT optimally controls the

engine speed to suit the driver’s
operation of the clutch pedal
and shift lever, helping the driver
to shift gears more smoothly.
Additionally, when the clutch
pedal is operated, the iMT helps
reduce shift shock, allowing for
lighter shift operations when
driving on a winding road or
incline.
Press the “iMT” switch.

The “iMT” indicator will illuminate in
green.
Press the switch again to cancel
iMT.

■

The iMT may not operate when

In the following situations, iMT may

not operate. However, this does not

indicate a malfunction.

●

The clutch pedal is not fully

depressed

●

The clutch pedal is not fully

released, such as if a foot is rest-
ing on the clutch pedal

●

Shift operation is performed after

the vehicle has been coasting with

the shift lever in N

●

The shift lever is not operated for

a long time after the clutch pedal

is depressed

: After the shift lever is moved,

unless your foot is completely
removed from the clutch pedal,

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

vehicle

When shifting gears, observe the

following precautions. Failure to

do so may cause damage to the

engine, manual transmission,

and/or clutch.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R

without depressing the clutch

pedal.

●

Do not lift up the ring section

except when shifting the lever to

●

Shift the shift lever to R only

when the vehicle is stationary.

●

Do not rest your hand on or hold

the shift lever any time other

than when shifting.

●

In order to not cause the engine

to overrev, make sure to only

shift gears sequentially.

●

Do not release the clutch pedal

suddenly.

iMT (Intelligent Manual
Transmission)

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the iMT may not operate and the
engine speed may not be con-
trolled optimally for the next gear
change.
To enable the iMT, release the
clutch pedal completely and then
depress it again before operating
the shift lever.

■

If the “iMT” indicator illumi-

nates in amber

The iMT may be temporarily

unavailable or malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer.

Right turn

Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3
times.

Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated

when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or

rear turn signal lights has not

WARNING

■

Limitations of the iMT

iMT is not a system that prevents

shift lever operation error or

engine overrevving.

Depending on the situation, iMT

may not operate normally and the

shift position may not be changed

smoothly. Overly relying on iMT

may cause an unexpected acci-

dent.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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4-2. Driving procedures

burned out.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.535)

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set
and released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada

Pull the switch to set the
parking brake

The parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-

Parking brake

The parking brake can be
set or released automati-
cally or manually.

In automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released automatically.
Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can
be set or released manually.

Operating instructions

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ing brake while driving.

Push the switch to release
the parking brake

• Operate the parking brake switch

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake auto-

matic release function, the park-
ing brake can be released by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When using this function, slowly
depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light and parking brake
light turn off.

■

Turning automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information
display (vehicles with a continu-
ously variable transmission) or
auto EPB OFF indicator turn
off (vehicles with a manual
transmission)

When the automatic mode is
turned on, the parking brake
operates as follows.



Vehicles with a continuously
variable transmission



When the shift lever is moved
out of P, the parking brake will

be released, and the parking
brake indicator light and park-
ing brake light will turn off.



When the shift lever is moved
into P, the parking brake will
be set, and the parking brake
indicator light and parking
brake light will turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the
vehicle stopped and the brake
pedal depressed.

The parking brake may not operate
automatically if the shift lever is
moved quickly.
In this case, it is necessary to oper-
ate the parking brake switch.
(



P.152)



Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission

When the engine is off, the park-
ing brake will be set, and the
parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light turn on.

■

Turning automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and
depressing the brake pedal,
press and hold the parking
brake switch until a message
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display (vehicles with a con-
tinuously variable transmission)
or auto EPB OFF indicator
comes on (vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)

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■

Parking brake operation

●

When the engine switch is not in

ON, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake

switch.

●

When the engine switch is not in

ON, automatic mode (automatic

brake setting and releasing [vehi-

cles with a continuously variable

transmission]) is not available.

■

Parking brake automatic

release function

The parking brake is automatically

released when slowly depress the

accelerator pedal.

The parking brake will be released

automatically under the following

conditions:

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is a forward or

reverse position.

●

The malfunction indicator light or

brake system warning light is not

illuminated.

If the automatic release function

does not operate, manually release

the parking brake.

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily

Unavailable” is displayed on

the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated

repeatedly over a short period of

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this

happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will

return after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If

the message does not disappear

after operating the switch several

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may

be heard. This does not indicate a

malfunction.

■

Parking brake operation

●

Depending on the engine switch

mode, the parking brake indicator

light and parking brake light will

turn on and stay on as described

below:

ON: Comes on until the parking

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the engine switch is turned

off with the parking brake set, the

parking brake indicator light and

parking brake light will stay on for

about 15 seconds. This does not

indicate a malfunction.

■

When the parking brake switch

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake

setting and releasing) will be turned

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.128

■

Parking brake engaged warning

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is

driven with the parking brake

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

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■

If the brake system warning

light comes on



P.470

■

Usage in winter time



P.249

Turn the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator
(green)

comes on. While the

system is holding the brake, the
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low)

comes on.

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle

alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally and there

is the danger of the vehicle mov-

ing that may lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the

parking brake switch.

Objects may interfere with the

switch and may lead the parking

brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, set

the parking brake, shift the shift

lever to P (continuously variable

transmission) or N (manual trans-

mission) and make sure that the

vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake

components overheating, which

may affect braking performance

and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer immediately if

this occurs.

Brake Hold



Continuously variable trans-
mission

The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever
is in D, M or N with the system on
and the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle.
The system releases the brake
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed with the shift lever in
D or M to allow smooth start off.



Manual transmission

The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever
is in a forward driving position or
N with the system on and the
brake pedal has been depressed
to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
with the shift lever in a forward
driving position to allow smooth
start off.

Enabling the system

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■

Brake hold system operating

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat

belt.

If any of the conditions above are

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if

any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the

brake, a warning buzzer will sound

and a message will be shown on the

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released

for a period of about 3 minutes

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake

will be set automatically. In this

case, a warning buzzer sounds

and a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the

system is holding the brake, firmly

depress the brake pedal and

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not

hold the vehicle when the vehicle

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the

multi-information display will

inform the driver of this situation. If

a warning message is shown on

the multi-information display, read

the message and follow the

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set

automatically while the system

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal.

(The parking brake will not be

released automatically if the seat

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch

with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light goes off. (



P.152)

■

When an inspection at your

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate

even when the brake hold switch is

pressed with the brake hold system

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and

follow the instructions.

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■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.476

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline exercise

caution. The brake hold function

may not hold the vehicle in such a

situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the

tires has been exceeded. Do not

use the system when stopped on

a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not

designed for use when parking

the vehicle for a long period of

time. Turning the engine switch off

while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake,

which would cause the vehicle to

move. When operating the engine

switch, depress the brake pedal,

shift the shift lever to P (continu-

ously variable transmission) or N

(manual transmission) and set the

parking brake.

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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch

turns on the lights as follows:

U.S.A.
Canada

The headlights, daytime

running lights (



P.158) and

all the lights listed above turn
on and off automatically.

The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and
daytime running lights
(



P.158) turn on.

The headlights and all

lights listed above (except
daytime running lights) turn

on.

(U.S.A.) Off

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the

headlights and illuminate darker

than the headlights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible

to other drivers during daytime

driving, the daytime running lights

turn on automatically when all of

the following conditions are met.

(The daytime running lights are

not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the,

position

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain

on after they illuminate, even if the

parking brake is set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light

system offers greater durability

and consumes less electricity, so

it can help improve fuel economy.

■

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, or anything that blocks the

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.

Operating instructions

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sensor is affixed to the windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor

detecting the level of ambient light

and may cause the automatic head-

light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The

headlights and tail lights turn off

30 seconds after the driver’s door

is opened and closed if the engine

switch is turned to ACC or OFF.

(The lights turn off immediately if

on the key is pressed after all

the doors are closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on:

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the engine switch is turned

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s

door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the

engine switch to ON, or turn the light

switch off once and then back to

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine

switch is turned to OFF or ACC and

the driver’s door is opened while the

lights are turned on.

■

Automatic headlight leveling

system (if equipped)

The level of the headlights is auto-

matically adjusted according to the

number of passengers and the load-

ing condition of the vehicle to

ensure that the headlights do not

interfere with other road users.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination

When driving during daytime with
the headlight switch turned to

, if

the windshield wipers are used, the

headlights will turn on automatically

after several seconds to help

enhance the visibility of your vehi-

cle.

■

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the

vehicle from discharging, if the

headlights and/or tail lights are on

when the engine switch is turned off

the battery saving function will oper-

ate and automatically turn off all the

lights after approximately 20 min-

utes. When the engine switch is

turned to ON, the battery-saving

function will be disabled.

When any of the following are per-

formed, the battery-saving function

is canceled once and then reacti-

vated. All the lights will turn off auto-

matically 20 minutes after the

Battery- saving function has been

reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.535)

With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the engine

is not running.

Turning on the high beam
headlights

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